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Director, Medical Information

US Remote
 

ABOUT THE NEST

The nest is a place where every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to fly higher. When you join bluebird bio, you're not just landing a new gig, you become part of a flock that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more bluebird days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:

  • Persist for Purpose
  • Be Compassionate
  • Stay humble and curious
  • Keep it real
  • Celebrate (sm)all wins

Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.

 

ABOUT THE FLOCK 

The Director of Medical Information, will be responsible for the planning, prioritization and execution of the US Medical Information deliverables. With three transformative gene therapies currently available, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the Medical Information team (inclusive of the call center) is poised to execute comprehensive, strategic plans across the franchise. Reporting to the Head of Medical Affairs, in this role you will work cross functionally with key partners (such as the broader Medical Affairs departments, compliance/legal, clinical development, pharmacovigilance, commercial and regulatory).

 

HOW YOU’LL FLY 

You’ll help to bring more patients their bluebird days by: 

  • Strategically applying scientific and business expertise relevant to therapeutic areas, including products, disease state management and the competitive landscape; including development, review, and maintenance of scientific response letters (SRLs) for standard and escalated inquiries in collaboration with Medical Affairs and cross functional partners as required  
  • Proactively leading, coordinating with, or providing oversight of the call center/contractors and/or respond to medical information inquiries (including escalations from the call center) from Health Care Providers  
  • Demonstrated proficiency in medical writing, ability to correctly understand, interpret, and accurately communicate scientific data and statistical analyses
  • Applying scientific expertise consistent with the regulatory/compliance landscape to deliver high quality medical information
  • Conducts advance literature searches for education, internal company use, and incorporation into medical information letters
  • Analyzing, identifying, and reporting trends in scientific insights (using medical inquires) to Medical Affairs stakeholders, cross functional partners and evaluate the need to develop or update SRLs 
  • Delivering accurate, focused and scientifically balanced clinical and scientific information exchange with Health Care Providers that support the appropriate use of bluebird bio marketed and investigational products 
  • Medical reviewer for the medical and commercial review committees
  • Working cross functionally with the broader organization to develop/update SRDs 
  • Assisting with managing the call center and contractors including training, overseeing the fulfillment of unsolicited inquiries, development of responses, QA of completed inquiries etc.  
  • Travel as needed for Medical Information booth coverage at congresses

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

You’re the bird we’re looking for if you have: 

  • Advanced degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D. preferred; MD, NP/PA), Pharmacology, science, or equivalent clinical experience with 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry-based drug information delivery or equivalent industry experience  
  • Demonstrated experience in Medical/Drug information communication and management with a customer focus as well as continuous improvement of processes/assets  
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally at the franchise level. Exhibits flexibility in working collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation), analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Familiar with all applicable regulations, and industry standards as related to MI, promotion, and pharmaceutical industry interactions with healthcare providers; demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to make judgement calls on medical information needs, delivery, process, and vendor relations
  • Experience leading projects and teams 
  • Gene Therapy, rare disease experience preferred but not required  

 

bluebird bio is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.

bluebird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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